Zoila Esperanza Vargas

Zoila Esperanza Vargas, age 81, of Pennsville, NJ passed away peacefully surrounded by her children, sisters, and family on December 29, 2022 after a short illness. She was born in Barahona, Dominican Republic to the late Martha Feliz and Francisco Feliz. Zoila relocated to New York City in the early 1970’s. She moved to Delaware in 1992. Here she raised her two children Naty and Martin. Zoila worked for Christiana Care as a housekeeper and maintained her home just as meticulously as she did the hospital. After retiring she lived with her niece Geisy and went back to Dominican Republic for several years to spend time with her brother. Upon returning to Delaware she dedicated her last few years to her children and grandchildren. Zoila was a strong, hard-working, loving mother, sister, and grandmother. She was honest and forthright and always spoke her mind with absolutely no filter. Zoila loved her music especially her Bachata and Johnny Walker. She loved to cook her traditional Dominican Food. She took care of everyone and welcomed everyone into her home and made sure they were fed. She was an amazing mother, sister and grandmother. Zoila is survived by her two children: Ignaty Moreta-Wright (Craig), Martin Marte (Melissa) and a special niece whom she considered her own, Geisy Carrasco; her sisters, Milagros Feliz, Carmen(Selenne) Feliz, Milka Feliz, Benigna (Mami) Rincon, Yadira McCrea; Brothers: Jovino Cornielle, Wilson Feliz, Miguel Feliz, Grin Feliz, Julio Feliz and Rafelito Bilomar; 6 grandchildren: Jessica Alicea, Joseph (Jojo) Russo, Jenna Russo, Julissa (Juju) Moreta Wright, Alessandra (Ale) Marte and Nayeli Marte; 3 great grandchildren: Amelia, Daisy and Logan and bonus grandchildren: Aileen, Brandon, Briana and Lucca. Zoila was preceded in death by her parents Martha and Francisco Feliz; Brothers: Enrique Cornielle, Panchitin Feliz; sisters: Paulina Feliz and Edelmira Peralta. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Sunday, January 8, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 PM and on Monday January 9, 2023 from 9:30 AM -11 AM at Strano and Feeley Family Funeral Home, 635 Churchmans Road, Newark, DE 19702. A service in celebration of Zoila’s life will take place on Monday, January 9 at 11 AM. Burial will follow in Cathedral Cemetery. The family would like to extend their gratitude to Holy Redeemer Home Care and Hospice, especially to Leah and Shawn, for providing compassionate and professional care and special thanks to her sister Milagros for also taking great care of her during her illness. For directions or to send an online condolence please visit www.stranofeeley.com

Zoila Esperanza Vargas

October 27, 1941 - December 29, 2022

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